The Eagles defeated Carlisle on Thursday by scores of 25-23, 27-25, and 25-23.
The District 3 boys volleyball postseason first serve is scheduled for Tuesday, with each team entering the first round of play.
Carlisle, Cumberland Valley and Redlands are part of the playoff mix for the Class 3A bracket. The Thundering Herd will host Penn Manor in Tuesday's opener, while the Eagles will host the Patriots at Mountain View Middle School.Both games are scheduled for 7 p.m.
Below is a picture of the Sentinel Area Field.
Penn Manor (11-6) vs. Carlisle (13-3)
How they got here: Carlisle finished the regular season with six wins in the last eight games, sharing the Mid-Penn Commonwealth Division title with CV and Central Dauphin. Penn Manor won four of its last six games entering the postseason.
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next: Tuesday's winner advances to Thursday's quarterfinals against either Hempfield or Dallastown.
Note: The Hurd has qualified for the playoffs for the third year in a row and is looking for a second consecutive first-round victory. Carlisle dominated Dallastown last spring, earning its first opening-round victory since 2008 and in the post-pool play era.
The Comets qualified for the district tournament last year for the first time since 2019. Penn Manor lost in the first round to eventual runner-up Central York by a 3-0 decision. The Comets will be looking for their first playoff win since 2017 on Tuesday.
Redlands (14-5) vs. Cumberland Valley (11-4)
How they got here: Although the Eagles stumbled in their final two games of the regular season, they still won eight of their final 11 games. The Patriots won seven of their final eight games, securing one of the final playoff spots.
next: Tuesday's winner will play either Red Lion or New Oxford in Thursday's quarterfinals.
Note: CV is the current 3A champion. Last year's blowout win over Central York gave the Eagles their first title since 2008 and second in program history. Bryson Walsh and Brennen Reavis lead the repeat hopefuls with 141 and 128 kills, while Isaiah Sivitt's 466 assists and Aidan Dunwoody's 165 digs are also tied for the co-federal champions.
Redlands is dipping its toe into postseason waters for the first time since 2017. The Patriots lost to Penn Manor in the first round that year, and were on the verge of winning the playoffs for the first time since 2012. The Pats are captained by a team of nine seniors.
Photo: Cumberland Valley dominates Central Dauphin in Mid-Penn boys volleyball game
Cumberland Valley's Avery Reynolds, right, taps the ball past Central Dauphin's Trace Wenrich during the first set of the Mid-Penn Commonwealth match at Cumberland Valley High School. .
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Cumberland Valley's Avery Reynolds (left) and Bryson Walsh (center) beat Central Dauphin's Fletcher in the first set of a match against Mid-Penn Commonwealth at Cumberland Valley High School. Blocks the shot of Fisher (right).
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Cumberland Valley's Cameron Ptakis (left) and Bryson Walsh (center) hold Central Dauphin's Michael during the first set of a match against Mid-Penn Commonwealth at Cumberland Valley High School. Blocking Bronstein (right)'s shot at the net.
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Cumberland Valley's Bryson Walsh (right) taps the ball to Central Dauphin's Michael Bronstein ( left) and crossed the net.
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Cumberland Valley's Cameron Patakis (right) blocks the spike of Central Dauphin's Brody Hechler (left) during the first set of a match against Mid-Penn Commonwealth at Cumberland Valley High School. try to.
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Cumberland Valley's Derek Paul (right) passes Central Dauphin's Michael Bronstein (left) in the first set of a match against Mid-Penn Commonwealth at Cumberland Valley High School. hit the ball.
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Cumberland Valley High School's Isaiah Sivitt sets up the play in the first set of the match between Mid-Penn Commonwealth and Central Dauphin at Cumberland Valley High School.
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Cumberland Valley's Hayden Ackley serves the ball during the first set of the match between Mid-Penn Commonwealth and Central Dauphin at Cumberland Valley High School.
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Cumberland Valley's Brennen Reavis hits a pass during the first set of the game between Mid-Penn Commonwealth and Central Dauphin at Cumberland Valley High School.
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Cumberland Valley High School's Isaiah Sivitt sets up the play in the first set of the match between Mid-Penn Commonwealth and Central Dauphin at Cumberland Valley High School.
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Cumberland Valley celebrates after winning the first set in the match between Mid-Penn Commonwealth and Central Dauphin at Cumberland Valley High School.
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Cumberland Valley's Avery Reynolds (left) and Brennen Reavis (back) beat Central Dauphin's Fletcher during the second set of a match against Mid-Penn Commonwealth at Cumberland Valley High School. Blocked Fisher (right)'s shot into the net.
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Cumberland Valley's Bryson Walsh (right) spikes Central Prince Thomas Barrick (left) during the second set of a match against Mid-Penn Commonwealth at Cumberland Valley High School. ) exceeded.
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Christian Eby is a sports reporter for The Sentinel and cumberlink.com. Contact him at ceby@cumberlink.com or follow him on Twitter. @eby_sports
